Day: August 7, 2025

The latest and upcoming Off-White x Air Jordan 1

Brandon King

Though Virgil Abloh has unfortunately departed this plane of existence, he continues to have an indelible impact on Nike and the sneaker landscape as a whole, as evidenced by this upcoming release.  This latest iteration of the Off-White x Air Jordan sports the well-known aesthetic of previous Off-White x Air Jordan 1 iterations, with this one sporting a largely white leather overlaying mesh at the side panels and tongue. White leather Swooshes adorn the lateral sides, with “Off-White for Nike ‘Air Jordan 1’ Beaverton, Oregon USA c. 1985” appearing on…

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SWAC announces time coordinates and location for 2025 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Media Day

Brandon King

The SWAC announced the dates for its 2025 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Media Day. The annual event will take place October 7-8 at the Embassy Suites in Birmingham, Alabama.  Beginning at 10 A.M. on both days, Media Day brings together coaches and a pair of players from each member institution to speak with the media regarding the upcoming 2025-26 season.  The conference will also announce the 2026-26 predicted order of finish for both the men’s and women’s sides.  A complete list of the attending student-athletes will be released at a…

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An in-hand look at the Black Tongue “Fire Red” Air Jordan V

Brandon King

The  Air Jordan turned 35 this year and the return of the “Fire Red” Air Jordan V is not only a commemoration of that milestones but simultaneously one of the most anticipated sneaker moments of 2025 .  Like every other iteration of the classic colorway, the 2025 version sports a white leather upper with clear netting on both the sides and tongue. A fire red Jumpman is perched atop the black tongue, while black “NIKE AIR” branding appears on the rear heel.  An embroidered “23” appears on the lower lateral heel.  Underneath…

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LeBron James attempts to rewrite history again on podcast

Brandon King

Since its inception back in 2024, we rightfully coined Lebron James’ Mind the Game as a propagandacast. Despite its stated purpose of dissecting the “X’s and O’s” of basketball, rather than elucidating the masses on the intricacies of the game of basketball, the show has proven to be merely another vehicle to rewrite history into a pro-LeBron narrative.  In a recent episode, the subject of super teams was being bantered about, and here is what LeBron had to say:  “But I mean the game is going to continue to evolve,…

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Norfolk State’s Kevon King named to BOXTOROW HBCU Preseason All-America Team

Brandon King

Norfolk State running back Kevon King was named to the BOXTOROW HBCU Preseason All-America Team.  Last season was a breakout one for the Chesapeake, VA native, recording career highs in games played (11), rushing attempts (161), yards (944), and touchdowns. King was third in the conference in both rushing yards and touchdowns and was also named to the All-MEAC Second team for his gridiron exploits.  Since 2007, the BOXTOROW All-America teams have been selected, based on votes from national media that covers HBCU football.  The Spartans will kick off the…

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Jackson State lands seven on HBCU Preseason All-America Team presented by BOXTOROW

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Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics Defending HBCU National Champion, Jackson State, had seven players named to eight positions on the 2025 HBCU college football Preseason All-America team presented by BOXTOROW on Tuesday. Florida A&M had the next most players with five, while North Carolina Central had four. JaCobian Morgan was named Preseason All-American as the quarterback after he finished last season with 2,051 yards through the air on 150-of-234 passing, finishing the season 10-1 as a starter, including 10 consecutive wins. He also threw 19 touchdown passes with just eight interceptions,…

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